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Panter turns attention to the future

Recently appointed District Attorney Adam Panter says that although his office is short-staffed, he’s looking forward and not back at the past. Panter, who was sworn in as the new DA for the 23rd Judicial District on Oct. 24, several days after Gov.

Early voting starts for Tuesday election

Voters in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties are joining others across Oklahoma in deciding local, state and federal contests in next Tuesday’s General Election.
Meeker medalists

Meeker medalists

Meeker medalists

Riley Randall from Meeker, left, won his third straight state championship at the Class 2A state championship meet Saturday in Edmond. His teammate, Braxton Bussell, finished third and the Meeker boys team took fifth.
TEACHER OF THE WEEK

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Turia Richardson Hometown: Davenport College: UCO, Northeastern Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Master of education Years taught: 18 Years taught at Davenport: 18 Currently teaching: Junior high reading, high school reading, 8th-grade math, alegra II, computer science, yearbook Family: Son,...

Town Talk

Let’s get together as a community and honor our veterans and activeduty members this year on November 12th. The American Legion Auxiliary and Town Talk volunteers are hosting the Andrew Sisters Trio Tribute on that date at 7:00 p.m.

COEDD agency hosting free Medicare event

COEDD Area Agency on Aging is hosting a Medicare Part D Check-Up and Enrollment Event in Chandler to educate Medicare beneficiaries and/or family members about the 2023 prescription drug coverage options and to help compare and enroll participants in a plan.

Stroud man facing additional charges

A Stroud man, who was handed two deferred terms on felonies in May of this year, faces a new felony count and a misdemeanor following his arrest by police. Steven Eugene Laffoon, 63, was charged in Lincoln County District on Sep.

Chop shop suspect in court

One of several persons charged in connection with a chop shop operation has made his initial appearance and his pre-preliminary hearing as been scheduled.

Charges filed against Chandler couple

A Chandler couple has been charged with sex-related crimes to a minor following their arrests earlier this month by Lincoln County deputies. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21 against Robert Wayne Lowe, 41, and Destiny Ann Lowe, 39.

Meeker board sets school election

Meeker Board of Education members this week adopted a resolution approving the annual school election and were presented the high school and middle school drop out report for 2021. Filing period for the annual school election will be Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 5-7. Office No.